Beaches & Pools

Sun. Surf. Sand.

Wollongong's beaches have it all!

wollongong beaches

Perfectly nestled between the escarpment and the sea, Wollongong boasts the best that nature has to offer including a sublime coastline featuring 17 surf beaches patrolled from September to April. North Wollongong beach is even patrolled year-round making is easy to get that daily surf in.

Here's a list, from north to south, of our patrolled beaches that you can enjoy:

Stanwell Park - access via Lower Coast Road

Coalcliff - access via Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Scarborough/Wombarra - access via Monash Street

Coledale - access via Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Austinmer - access via Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Thirroul - access via The Esplanade

Sandon Point - Access via Point Street

Bulli - access via Farrell Road

Woonona - access via Kurraba Road

Bellambi - access via Morgan Place

Corrimal - access via Lake Parade

Towradgi - access via Murranar Road

Fairy Meadow - access via Elliotts Road

North Wollongong - access via Cliff Road - patrolled all year

Wollongong City - access via Marine Drive

Port Kembla - access via Olympic Boulevard

Windang - access via Fern Street

If you'd like some information on dog friendly beaches in the area please click here.

wollongong pools

Ocean Rock Pools

If you love the smell of the salty air but can't handle the sand in your pants, you'll love the rock pools that are sprinkled along Wollongong's coastline. They're also great if you're looking for a safe and relaxing swimming experience away from the surf breaks.

Coalcliff - Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Wombarra - Reef Road

Coledale - Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Austinmer - Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Bulli - Farrell Road

Woonona - Collins Point, Kurraba Road

Bellambi - Morgan Place

Towradgi - Towradgi Point, Towradgi Road

Continental Pool, North Wollongong - Cliff Road

Please note: there is no lifeguard service provided at the rock pools.

other wollongong pools

You'll be left thinking life is bliss after you kick start your day with a refreshing few laps in a Wollongong Pool. Take your pick of freshwater chlorinated and salt water pools. Visit the Wollongong City Council website for a full list of public pools and their entry fees.

best wollongong surf breaks

If you're an avid surfer and can hold your own with the best of them, then you'll want to know where the Stanwell Park best breaks are! Here's where the local surfers flock to:

Sandon Point

Woonona

Bellambi

East Corrimal

Wollongong City Beach

Port Kembla Beach

staying safe in wollongong beaches

It's important to stay safe while enjoying our beaches! Watch this video from Wollongong City Council to get the top tips for staying safe in the surf.